1.Do you like Madison? Would you want to be friends with her? Why or why not?

2.What does Madison’s love of photography tell you about her values and personality?

3.Why isn’t Madison closer to her parents? Is it anyone’s fault? Do you think they will have a better relationship in Sandyland?

4.Madison thinks Delilah makes a good “summer friend.” Is that a judgment against Delilah -- or against Madison’s entire life in Sandyland?

5.Why does Madison dye her hair? Does it affect her perception of herself?

6.How would you feel if your parents told you you had lost all of your material things and had to move?

7.How does Madison’s perception of herself change after she visits Amerige? Was Lexie wrong to start dating Rolf?

8.Why does Madison keep checking her camera, even after it begins to frighten her?

9.Why does it take Madison so long to fully appreciate Duncan and Delilah?